Keuchel to start for Braves in potential series clincher vs. Cardinals

The Atlanta Braves know who they want on the hill in Game 4 of the National League Division Series.

Game 1 starter Dallas Keuchel will get the starting nod in a potential series-clinching contest against the St. Louis Cardinals at Busch Stadium on Monday, the team announced.

"He’s ready. He's gassed up and good to go," Braves manager Brian Snitker told The Athletic's David O'Brien. "Like I said the other day, it's why we got him."

Snitker had also been considering Julio Teheran for the Game 4 start.

Keuchel pitched 4 2/3 innings (74 pitches) in a Game 1 no-decision. The veteran left-hander allowed one earned run on five hits and walked three.

St. Louis will counter with rookie right-hander Dakota Hudson, who will be making the first playoff appearance of his career. The 25-year-old was 16-7 with a 3.35 ERA during the regular season.